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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,859.66, 8,786.34 and 2,568.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,859.66, 8,786.34 and 2,568.93 is: 3,852.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,859.66 : 8,786.34 = 2,568.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,859.66/8,786.34 = 2,568.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,859.66x = 8,786.34 × 2,568.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,859.66x = 22,571,492.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,571,492.42/5,859.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.01

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